AAA: 2 million more Americans expected to travel for Fourth of July

Lower unemployment and lower gas prices are being credited.

News 12 Staff

Jun 25, 2019, 10:07 AM

Updated 1,814 days ago

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According to AAA, a record 48.9 million people will travel for Independence Day. An increase of nearly two million people compared to last year.
Lower unemployment and lower gas prices are being credited.
If you are planning to travel, don't wait until the last minute. AAA says July 3 is expected to be the worst day on the roads.
 


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